How do I apply?
Please visit Apply Now. Urban Corps accepts applications year round.

What will I gain from this experience?

• An opportunity to get involved and make a difference for Hawaii
• A challenge to develop your leadership and teamwork skills
• An opportunity to learn useful skills relevant to Hawaii’s green sector, such as solar panel installation or energy auditing
• An opportunity to work alongside premiere conservationists
• A chance to gain work experience
• A chance to learn more about conservation and energy issues facing Hawaii
• An opportunity to work in and preserve pristine places throughout Hawaii
• Meaningful friendships and mentors
• Fulfillment of the work experience component of the Clinical Competency Based High School Diploma Program (C-BASE)
  

Are these internships paid?
This is an unpaid internship, however there are promotional opportunities for positions that are paid. 

Is there a cost to the program?
No, Urban Corps is free to all participants.

Is Urban Corps on all of the islands?
No, Urban Corps is based in Kakaako and is only open to young adults who have housing and transportation on Oahu.

Do you provide housing and transportation?
Housing is not provided. Ground transportation is provided during working hours and for program related activities; however, Urban Corps members must arrange for their own transportation to and from Kupu’s Kewalo Basin facility.

Do you provide daily meals?
Corps members must bring their own lunch every day.  Urban Corps only provides meals for program-related camping trips.

If I applied before, can I apply again?

Yes, we encourage those to reapply if they were not selected the first time they applied.

Are there other volunteer opportunities?
Kupu offers volunteer opportunities periodically; please call or email us at urbancorps@kupuhawaii.org to learn more.

May I get a classroom visit or a speaker to come to my school?
Yes, please call the Kupu office at (808) 735-1221 ext. 2004 to schedule a class visit.

What if I have more questions?
Call (808) 735-1221 ext. 2004 or e-mail us at urbancorps@kupuhawaii.org.